[ubuntu-uk] RE:GPG

[dean at deansas.org]

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Nick McMahon wrote:
> Magnus Therning wrote:
> 
>> On Fri, Sep 16, 2005 at 04:46:58PM +0100, Nick McMahon wrote:
>>  
>>
>>> nevermind, google is your friend
>>> I *think* i have this sorted out now...
>>> one question though, what happens if i reinstall or something, what
>>> happens?!
>>>   
>>
>>
>> What happens to what?
>>
>> If you re-install your system will be pristine and new ;)
>>
>> Are you wondering what happens if you lose your private key?
>>
>> /M
>>
>>  
>>
> yeah, thats what i was trying to say, what if i lose my private key, and
> i reinstall or get a new computer or all 3?
> 
> Nick
> 
You should generate and keep revocation certificates and use them to
remove the private key from the keyserver in case you lose your key, or
it is compromised.

Just burn your private key and/or revocation certs to cd (or something)
and then keep it in a secure place.

You can then reimport and use these keys in future.

Dean
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